General Surgery - Physician

Indiana University Health , Indiana‘s most comprehensive and top-ranked healthcare system, is actively recruiting a General Surgery Physician Leader to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are in the early stages of developing a new healthcare facility and looking for passionate and skilled professionals to join us as we prepare to launch this exciting new chapter in patient care.This provider will manage general surgery cases while also leading, managing, and directing all clinical services to achieve specialty goals.Responsibilities will include overseeing the appropriateness, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of medical care, with a focus on driving operational excellence and fostering growth.Additionally, this provider will assist with physician recruitment for this respective specialty.

Job Details:

• Inpatient and outpatient duties
• General surgery cases to manage
• Shared Call
• Administrative time for leadership related duties
• Flexibility as we build and shape this new facility set to open in early 2027

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
• American Board of Surgery Board Eligible/Board Certified Surgeon
• Able to obtain IN licensure
• Candidates with 3+ years of experience is preferred
• Experience in leadership and management is preferred
• Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health‘s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic
  direction of the organization
• Demonstrable track record in forging physician/management relations

Compensation Details:
We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits that includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, CME allowance, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pioneering team as we develop a state-of-the-art facility that will provide high-quality care to our community. While specific details of the hospital are still being finalized, we are looking for a dedicated General Surgeon to help shape the future of healthcare in Fort Wayne.

• Fort Wayne is Indiana‘s 2nd largest city and boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth on U.S. News and World Report‘s 2023-2024 list of Best Affordable Places to live in the U.S.)
• The city is home to 82+ miles of beautiful trails circling a vibrant, eclectic downtown area surrounded by three rivers
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• Host of diverse festivals and a strong regional arts and crafts heritage
• Active lifestyle includes kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at over 200 area lakes, PGA golf courses, bike trails, state parks, camping and a quarter-mile toboggan run
• Home to an international airport, named ‘the nation‘s friendliest airport‘ by USA Today
• Conveniently located to major metro areas of Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis
• Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
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